Driving forward qualifications
Since opening in 2022, Blackburn College’s Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) Centre has upskilled 80 industry professionals in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle qualifications.
Five employees across the Chorley Group have gained Level 4 IMI Electric Vehicle qualifications.
Jason Slattery, aftersales manager, said: “Upskilling our employees means we can stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for the increased number of electric and hybrid vehicles returning to workshops for servicing and aftersales care.
“The HEAT Centre facilities and training are outstanding and adaptable to each delegate’s learning style.”
Ag Net Zero Challenge
The Myerscough College Ag Net Zero Challenge focuses on solutions for farmers and wider agricultural businesses, demystifying language and concepts and providing examples of best practice in reducing carbon emissions.
The college’s demonstrator farm showcases how new equipment can help, for example spreading slurry by umbilical line and dribble bars reduces carbon emissions by using less diesel and placing slurry directly on the grass.
A new robotic milking parlour shows farmers and students how new technologies can be both labour-saving and improve sustainability.
The college has also worked with farmers to undertake carbon audits of different farm-types, sharing the results at local events to help grow awareness and understanding of the added benefits of more sustainable practices.
Centre of Digital Excellence
Runshaw College’s Centre of Digital Excellence has made digital skills training accessible to employers across Lancashire.
Following business consultations, individualised packages of support are developed and delivered through remote, paperless learning - no travel required.
One digital learning and skills manager said: “The platform is excellent. Pre-assessment helps identify which level of training the learner needs.
“Then the learner must do tasks using the software rather than just watching videos, which is a more effective way of learning. The admin function also allows comprehensive analytics and reporting.”
Low Carbon construction
Works have commenced on West Lancashire College’s Renewable Technologies Centre in Skelmersdale, which will raise awareness and highlight the opportunities and benefits of low and net-zero carbon operations to local businesses and assist them in developing strategies and associated training plans.
It will also offer an introduction to low carbon energy technology including air and ground source heat pumps, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind turbine technology, grey water harvesting and other renewables.
The college has also developed a suite of training on the awareness and installation of Air Source Heat Pumps that has been delivered to engineering and electrical apprentices, highlighting the opportunities and benefits of this green technology.
Sustainable energy solutions
Lancaster and Morecambe College has worked with local businesses to launch its new Sustainable Energy Hub and to create courses that deliver the emerging skills required for sustainable technologies and renewable energies.
A new course in whole house retrofitting is already proving popular within the construction industry, along with solar panel and heat pump fitting, and working at heights for solar and wind energy.
A member of the Lancaster Green Skills Development Group, the college is raising awareness of the need for skills for sustainable development, and how organisations can access support.
Future heating engineers Preston College is supporting the Greener Homes agenda.
The college has a long-standing partnership with one of the leading names in the heating industry, BAXI, whose innovative heating technologies are paving the way for a greener future.
Their shared passion and expertise combine to upskill today’s heating engineers and offer apprenticeships which foster the workers of tomorrow.
Together, Preston College and BAXI share physical spaces, resources and knowledge to create the courses that will bridge the skills gap in the building services sector and help make their net zero vision a reality.
Unexpected benefits of VR
Nelson and Colne College Group has invested in immersive technologies including a VR suite and mobile facility to help reduce carbon generation in engineering design and to offer exciting new training facilities for businesses and students.
There have been some surprising and unexpected benefits to local employers, for example to CubeHR, a Burnley-based company that excels in innovative HR management.
CubeHR had developed a new software system but was concerned that the problem of visualising its features might make it difficult to launch.
The college worked with them to create an immersive experience using the new VR suite and hosted a launch event where delegates could visualise the new software and understand its features and benefits by physically interacting with it in a 3D space.
Sustainable institutions
It’s not just businesses benefitting from these innovations - but the colleges also help each other achieve their green goals.
Lancaster and Morecambe College’s Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Sustainable Development helps colleagues from across Lancashire’s FE and sixth form colleges to develop their knowledge and embed sustainable learning throughout the curriculum.
Attendees are encouraged to become sustainability champions and inform and support their own colleges to reduce their carbon emissions to become more sustainable organisations.
Liz Pennington, quality practitioner from Preston College, says: “The course broadened my knowledge and understanding of sustainability and how to incorporate sustainability into my practice and pedagogy, giving me valuable knowledge to influence stakeholders and advocate for change.
“The connection with like-minded educators and colleagues in the sector will be invaluable going forward to support systemic change in my organisation.”
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